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A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties.

Also Known As:

Cytotec; Apo-Misoprostol; Glefos; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E,16R)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13Z)-(+-)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha.13E,16S)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E)-(+-)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16R)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16S)-Isomer; Novo-Misoprostol; SC-29333; SC-30249; Apo Misoprostol; Novo Misoprostol; SC 29333; SC 30249; SC29333; SC30249; Prost-13-en-1-oic acid, 11,16-dihydroxy-16-methyl-9-oxo-, methyl ester, (11alpha,13E)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Oxytocics

Lipids: 114793
- Fatty Acids: 27405
  - Unsaturated Fatty Acids: 8236
    - Eicosanoids: 3262
      - Prostaglandins: 17100
        Synthetic Prostaglandins: 823
        Synthetic Prostaglandins E: 6
        Misoprostol: 2142
Biological Factors: 2472
- Inflammation Mediators: 1113
  - Synthetic Prostaglandins: 823
    - Synthetic Prostaglandins E: 6
      - Misoprostol: 2142
  - Autacoids: 276
    - Eicosanoids: 3262
      - Prostaglandins: 17100
        Synthetic Prostaglandins: 823
        Synthetic Prostaglandins E: 6
        Misoprostol: 2142

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Therapy/Procedure